When historians collect, classify, analyze, interpret, synthesize, and report data, they are using the
scientific method
chronological method
research method
historical method

They are using what we call the historical method. Although there are some similarities between the historical and the scientific method, for example classifying, analyzing, interpreting and reporting data, it's not enough to say it's the scientific method. Furthermore, the two methods have different approaches from a fundamental level. 

D) Alexander conquered most of the Mediterranean region, including parts of Africa, and advanced into Southern Asia.

Explanation:

He mainly moved south :)